Historic Cross Keys School
The Medford Historical Society Presents
The Cross Keys One-Room School House
The Cross Keys School was built circa 1857. It was one of several one-room schoolhouses that provided early schooling for the children of Medford. The school stood on a portion of a parcel of land purchased by Sam Thackara and was located at the intersection of Stokes Road and Dixontown Road where McDonald’s is currently situated. Originally commissioned by Sam Thackara and built by his brother-in-law, Lester S. Gager, the building operated as a school until 1927. After the closing in 1927, the property reverted to the Thackara family.
Medford Cross Keys Schoolhouse Open House
July 20th
August 3rd
September 21st
1-3pm
Private tours are available upon request.
Schoolhouse receives Award!
Patricia Alvino, head schoolmarm, was recently honored with an award for fostering an appreciation of the country school education. Pat and her fellow schoolmarms and docents host a living history program for all the districts 3rd grade students and also groups by appointment.